Reaper Corvette

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For the Epsilon stolen tech infantry in version 3.0, see Reaper.

Reaper Corvette
Unit
Faction	Soviet Union
Role	Amphibious assault
Armament	"Reaper" rad cannons
Tier	2
Tech level	9
Properties
Hit points	360
Armor type	Medium
Speed	9
Turn rate	8 unit, 10 turret
Sight radius	6
Production
Cost	$1300
Estimated build time	0:47
Built at	Soviet Naval Shipyard
Requires	Nuclear Converter
Combat
Ground	110-55 * 2 (220-110 total)
Ground modifiers	105% vs. Basic/Animal 95% vs. Flak and Medium/Harvester 90% vs. Heavy 85% vs. Plate 50% vs. Defensive Structure and Drone 45% vs. Reaper Corvettes 40% vs. Big Defensive Structure and Tank Bunkers 35% vs. Very Big Defensive Structure 25% vs. Light Structure 20% vs. Big Light Structure and Heavy Structure 15% vs. Big Heavy Structure
Cooldown	75 frames (5 in-game seconds)
Range	7.5, minimum 2.5, radius 1
Function
Ability	Amphibious
Veteran bonus	+40% armor
Elite bonus	+40% firepower +25% speed Self-repair
Notes	Weapon leaves behind a small radiation field Cannot be hijacked and depiloted Immune to radiation

“	It all comes out in the wash!	”
	—Reaper Corvette

The Reaper-class Corvette, known in-game as Reaper Corvette, is a Soviet amphibious boat armed with twin rad cannons to lay waste into lightly armored vessels and infantry.

Official description

Competing Soviet weapons manufacturers have long pushed for the deployment of tesla tech in their navy. In the end it was one's tesla Typhoon torpedo design that has seen use on a large scale, while another's prototype amphibious boat, with coils just like those of the Tesla Cruiser, has been put back in the warehouses after failing to replicate the former's durability.

It wasn't until the construction of the new Nuclear Converter facilities begun, and the realization the Soviet navy lacks an effective way to strike targets at the shores hit, that this project could be presented in a new light. Armed with inventive cannons, spewing highly corrosive nuclear waste at its targets, the Reaper Corvette lays waste to unsuspecting coastal defense forces.

Overview

The Reaper Corvette is a unique Soviet naval unit. The radiation cannons they use can corrode the flesh of most enemy soldiers and the armor of ships, and can completely suppress infantry and light units. The Reaper Corvette also has an advantage in naval combat: With its amphibious capabilities, it can escape to land if it encounters threats such as heavy ships. Likewise, the Reaper is capable of suppressing light vehicles on land, and when necessary, the Reaper can replace some anti-armor vehicles for offensive or defensive work while the War Factory is busy producing other vehicles.

However, noted that Reaper Corvette is unlocked by Nuclear Converter, unlocking the technology tree provided by it will inevitably slow down the progress of developing tier 3; Reaper's own armor is not durable, do not try to use a lot of Reaper Corvette and heavy anti-armor units Hit hard; Rad cannons have very little effect on buildings, so it's not a good idea to use them to attack buildings, especially defenses.

AI behavior

Reapers controlled by the AI have the following attack patterns:

Medium/Hard

• 2x targeting everything

Hard

• 4x targeting everything

Appearances

“	We have prepared something special - our new amphibious Reapers will help you deal with the enemy. Their cannons throw corrosive nuclear waste at their targets.	”
	—Soviet intel during Operation: Unshakeable

Act One

• Reaper Corvette debuts in Sunlight as enemy unit.
• Reaper Corvette becomes usable in Unshakeable, where several Reapers will be given as reinforcement.
• Reaper Corvette becomes buildable in Dragonstorm.

Assessment

Pros	Cons
Effective against infantry and armored units. Amphibious. Can fire on the move. Immune to radiation field and hijack. Weapon leaves a small radiation field.	Ineffective against structures. Lightly armored. Cannot crush infantry. Cannot attack aircraft. Weapon may cause friendly fire. Vulnerable to anti-armor threats.

Trivia

• The Reaper Corvette's lore and appearance are a reference to the Stingray in Red Alert 3.